AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct benchmark scores for either processor, and the head-to-head comparison table is empty. Consequently, there are no measured performance deltas, no percentile shifts, and no win counts to report for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 versus the Intel Core i5-14501TE. Both processors register a percentileVsAllCpus score of 50, placing them at the midpoint of all CPUs in the database, but this is a global rank, not a comparative figure between the two parts.

Without benchmark data, the only quantitative comparisons available come from the specification sheets. The AMD part offers 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part offers 6 cores and 12 threads. That is a 10-core and 20-thread difference in favor of AMD. The boost clocks are close: 5.20 GHz for AMD versus 5.10 GHz for Intel, a 0.10 GHz gap. Base clocks differ more substantially, with AMD at 3.10 GHz and Intel at 2.20 GHz, a 0.90 GHz difference.

Memory bandwidth figures are only recorded for the AMD processor: 273.1 GB/s. The Intel processor has no bandwidth value listed. The AMD part uses quad-channel memory, while the Intel part uses dual-channel memory. These are structural differences that influence real-world throughput, but without measured benchmarks, the magnitude of that influence cannot be quantified from the database.

The absence of head-to-head results means no statement can be made about which processor wins in any given workload category. The data simply does not include those measurements. What the specification comparison does show is a clear divergence in core counts, thread counts, and memory channel configurations, all favoring the AMD processor on paper. The Intel processor counters with a smaller 45 W TDP versus AMD's 55 W TDP, which suggests a lower thermal envelope, though no thermal or power efficiency benchmarks are present to confirm practical implications.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers, different foundries, and different process nodes. AMD builds the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 on a 4 nm process at TSMC. Intel builds the Core i5-14501TE on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The process node gap is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm indicates a smaller transistor geometry for the AMD part, which typically correlates with higher transistor density and improved power efficiency, though the database does not provide transistor counts to confirm density directly.

The AMD processor uses the codename Gorgon Halo and belongs to the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO generation based on Zen 5 architecture. The Intel processor uses the codename Raptor Lake-R, belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, and is based on Raptor Lake architecture as part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. These are entirely different microarchitectures with no shared design lineage.

Die size measurements are recorded for both parts. AMD lists a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², indicating a dual-die configuration with each die measuring 70.6 square millimeters. Intel lists a single die size of 215 mm². The AMD dual-die design with smaller individual dies contrasts with Intel's larger monolithic die, though the database does not include transistor counts for either processor to enable a density comparison.

Cache hierarchies differ in both capacity and organization. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, while Intel provides 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a major divergence: AMD has 64 MB, while Intel has 24 MB shared. That is a 40 MB difference in favor of AMD. The L2 per-core difference favors Intel by 0.25 MB per core, but the L3 difference heavily favors AMD.

Memory support and PCIe capabilities also differ. AMD supports LPDDR5X memory with a quad-channel bus, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus. AMD records 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth; Intel has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part offers a newer PCIe generation, while the AMD part offers a wider memory bus.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD includes a Radeon 8065S, while Intel includes UHD Graphics 770. The database does not provide performance figures for either integrated GPU, so no comparative statement about graphics capability can be made beyond the model names.

The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP11 and is classified as a mobile market segment part. The Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop market segment part. This socket and segment distinction indicates different target platforms: one for mobile systems, one for desktop systems. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so both are locked for overclocking.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clocks for both processors?

A: The AMD processor boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Intel processor boosts to 5.10 GHz. The difference is 0.10 GHz in favor of AMD.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD processor has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. AMD has 40 MB more L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 and the Intel Core i5-14501TE support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD processor supports LPDDR5X memory. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the TDP for each processor?

A: The AMD processor has a TDP of 55 W. The Intel processor has a TDP of 45 W. The Intel part has a 10 W lower TDP.

Q: Which process node is used by each processor?

A: The AMD processor uses a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel processor uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 | Intel Core i5-14501TE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 16 | 6 |

| Threads | 32 | 12 |

| Base clock | 3.10 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP11 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Halo | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Ryzen AI Max+ PRO (Zen 5) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | 215 mm² |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 64 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Quad-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 273.1 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 8065S | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-05-19 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part number | 100-000002124 | Q49KSRNJN |

Both processors share the same L1 cache size of 80 KB per core, both support ECC memory, both are locked (multiplier not unlocked), and both are active in production status. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear specification-level distinction between these two processors, but it does not support a performance verdict because no benchmark scores exist in the database. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 offers more than double the core count and nearly triple the thread count of the Intel Core i5-14501TE. The AMD part also provides substantially more L3 cache, a wider memory bus, and higher recorded memory bandwidth. The Intel part counters with a lower TDP, a newer PCIe generation, and a smaller die size, but those advantages do not translate into measured performance figures within the recorded data.

For workloads that scale with core count, thread count, cache capacity, and memory bandwidth, the specification sheet favors the AMD processor. For workloads that prioritize lower power draw and newer PCIe connectivity, the Intel processor has the nominal advantage. The market segment distinction reinforces this split: AMD targets mobile systems, Intel targets desktop systems. Without benchmark data, any further verdict would exceed what the database can support. The recorded percentileVsAllCpus score of 50 for both processors indicates identical global standing, but that is a rank, not a head-to-head result.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the specification data, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 wins in several categories. It has 10 more cores and 20 more threads. It has a higher base clock by 0.90 GHz and a higher boost clock by 0.10 GHz. It has 40 MB more L3 cache. It uses a quad-channel memory bus versus dual-channel, and it records 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth where the Intel part records none. It uses a smaller 4 nm process node versus 10 nm. It comes with a dual-die design at 2x 70.6 mm² versus a single 215 mm² die. It supports LPDDR5X memory. It was released later, on 2026-05-19 versus 2024-06-30. It is positioned for the mobile market segment.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE wins in other categories. It has a lower TDP by 10 W, at 45 W versus 55 W. It has more L2 cache per core, at 1.25 MB versus 1 MB. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only LPDDR5X. It uses PCIe Gen 5, while the AMD part uses PCIe Gen 4. It has a larger die at 215 mm² versus 2x 70.6 mm², which is not an advantage in itself but is a recorded difference. It is positioned for the desktop market segment. It integrates UHD Graphics 770, while the AMD part integrates Radeon 8065S.

The recorded data does not assign wins in any benchmark category, as the winsA and winsB fields are both zero and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. The specification differences above are the only basis for comparing these two processors, and they indicate that each part holds advantages in different areas. The AMD processor dominates in computational scale and memory architecture, while the Intel processor holds advantages in power draw, memory type flexibility, and PCIe generation.